Improvement in tables for vessels



E. P. s. ANDREWS.

Tables for Vessels.

Patented June 23,1874.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

EDIVARD P. S. ANDREWS, OF 'HAVILAIL CALIFORNIA.

IMPRVEMENT IN TABLES FOR VESSELS.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No` 152,3 [4, dated June 23, 1874; application filed May 9, 1874.

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The object of my invention is to furnish an improved table, with swinging top leaves, for use on vessels, so that the leaves follow the motion of the vessel, andretain a level position, for the greater convenience of travelers. My invention consists of a table with a top of several leaves, which swing, by means of pivots and weighted connecting-levers, on such standards, with suitable bearings.

In the drawing, Arr-.presents the top of a table intended for use on board of vessels, and constructed of two or more leaves, B, which swing on pivots a in suitable bearings a of supporting-standards C, xed to the iioor. Each leaf` B is connected, near both ends, by downwardextending and tapering rods b, with a lower cross-rod, d, to which rods b are pivoted. The cross-rods d, or the central rods b, are provided with suitable weights D, of ball or other shape, which act simultaneously by means of the pivoted lever-connections on all the leaves, so as to keep them in a level position, following the rolling of the vessel.

The leaves are, preferably, placed about an inch apart, to let the table-cloth hang down.

rIhe stationary position of the table may be obtained by turning the pivoted bar e at the under side of the top into lateral position, and fasten the same by a set-screw.

The weight D may swing along suitable segmental guide-pieces for the purpose of making the movements steadier and not too jerky.

The table forms a convenient addition to the furniture of vessels, and increases the comfort of passengers and crew.

Having thus described my invention, Iclaiin as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent- The improved table for use on vessels, constructed with sectional top leaves, swinging in suitable supporting-standards by means ot' weights connect-ed to them by pivoted leverrods for the purpose of retaining a level position of the top during the rolling motion ot' the vessel, substantially as set forth.

EDWARD P. S. ANDRE WS.

Witnesses:

D. M. MENzrEs, ELIAS OonN. 

